17th March Sport's roundup

Tuesday 4th March: YEAR 8/9 RUGBY TOURNAMENT

ETC entered the Eastbourne and inter-partnership schools rugby tournament held at Eastbourne RFC. The first game was against Ratton who caught us cold, poor defensive play and a lack of effective tackling by ETC lead Ratton to a victory that they did not deserve. Match 2 saw ETC play Cavendish who were technically the best team there, but ETC have Ty Berry, and Billy Alsop whose exciting runs kept the crowds warm. ETC turned out winners in a close fought game.Match 3 saw Willingdon push ETC to the limit, excellent defensive play by Jo Marodza, Dale Parsons and the man of the match and indeed the tournament captain Jake Wallis playing on despite an ankle injury (Dunkirk Spirit!); good support from the year 8 students who played their hearts out; and hopefully learnt something from the experience. In the end ETC won by 2 clear tries, and indeed going onto win the tournament on points. The team go on now to represent the Eastbourne area in a county tournament, for the 1st time.

Wednesday 5th March: Year 9, 10 and 11 RUGBY MATCH (Friendly)

The next day ETC played in a friendly against Mr Turners old school Lewes Old Grammar, despite great tries from captain Fred Pope (who led by example) and the pacey Ty Berry, Lewes Old Grammar school proved to strong. Man of the Match was Cory Goodwin whose excellent tackling is what all the team must do to progress further. Lewes Old Grammar school had 2 Sussex schools players and 1 English schools player in their squad. The match was played in an excellent spirit, and was a great example of school boys’ rugby at its best. Hopefully ETC will have learnt something from it.Many thanks to Mr Ellis, Mr Turner, Mr Upton, Mrs Sturgess, all PE staff, and the boys and girls from year 9 for their support in the tournament.

Monday 10th March: TABLE TENNIS

Hannah Blundell, Charleigh Crotty, Grace Costello and Chelsea Walder all travelled to Bishop Bell for ETC’s first ever girls table tennis match.They each took on two players from Bishop Bell in a best of 3 sets matches. The girls were a resounding success, with Walder, Costello and Crotty winning both games and Blundell winning one and losing the other.The Year 9 girls then took on the Bishop Bell team in a doubles match and won 2-0. Congratulations to the girls on a successful night. Mr. Moore

ROUND UP OF THE GIRLS BASKETBALL:
YEAR 7 TEAM

Monday 14th Jan: CAVENDISH 12 ETC 12

Tuesday 15th Jan: BISHOP BELL 28 ETC 30

Monday 4th Feb: HAILSHAM TOURNAMENT WINNERS

Wednesday 13th Feb: WILLINGDON 14 ETC 24

Players

KaylaMcCarthy

HollyMarshall

HollyCarter

PaigeMoss

YasmineScott

EveDrummond

AbbieSanders

Congratulations to the unbeaten year 7 league winners for such a successful basketball season. Hard work and commitment has really paid off for them and I hope we can continue with this success over the next few years.Well done all, you have been a joy to work with.

YEAR 8/9 TEAM

Thurs 10th Jan: BISHOP BELL 20 ETC 22

Tues 29th Jan: RATTON 10 ETC 65

Tues 5th Feb: HAILSHAM TOURNAMENT: 2nd PLACE (YEAR 8s Only)

Weds 6th Feb: HAILSHAM TOURNAMENT WINNERS (YEAR 9s Only)

Weds 13th Feb: WILLINGDON 6 ETC 22 (Year 8s only)

Thurs 15th Feb: ETC 60 WILLINGDON 2 (year 9s only)

Tues 4th March: CAVENDISH 6 ETC 54

Year8 Players

Immy Robinson

Sapphire Haydes

Chloe Baker

Kirsty Timms

Mel Albrow

RachelGunn

Year 9 Players

HannahBlundell

CharleighCrotty

ShantelleOmar

JessGouviea

EmilyGillam

LolaOlusanya

Jaz Izzard

Congratulations again to the year 8/9 squad for another successful basketball season.

Unbeaten this season and beating local favourites Bishop Bell, the girls have now become a confident; well established team with great potential. An exciting squad with some phenomenal individual talents, I look forward to seeing how far their talents will take them in the next 2 years.

Well done Girls.